Mortdale vs Narwee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,780,000 and $1,620,500. Mortdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Narwee (median $1,620,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Mortdale ($1,780,000). Over the past year, Mortdale (+7.9%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Narwee (+1.3%) on house-price growth.
Mortdale scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mortdale (1063) sits above Narwee (1037).
For buyers
Narwee is the lower entry point at $1,620,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mortdale carries both higher gross yield (2.78% vs 2.73%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mortdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1037).
Common questions
Is Mortdale or Narwee cheaper to buy in?
Narwee has the lower median house price at $1,620,500, roughly 10% below Mortdale ($1,780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mortdale or Narwee?
Over the past 12 months, Mortdale grew +7.9% vs +1.3% in Narwee, a gap of 6.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Mortdale or Narwee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mortdale scores 1063 vs 1037 in Narwee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Mortdale or Narwee?
Mortdale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 52/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mortdale or Narwee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Mortdale vs 2.73% in Narwee. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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